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How does Chinese K-pop idol Huang Zitao spend his wealth? China’s former Exo member inherited US$3 billion from dad Huang Zhongdong and spends it on cars, private jets and designer fashion

Huang Zitao is a fan of fast cars and designer fashion. Photo: Saint Laurent
Huang Zitao is a fan of fast cars and designer fashion. Photo: Saint Laurent
K-pop idols

  • Z. Tao spends his cash on an epic car collection that includes a Lamborghini Aventador and an Aston Martin Rapide S, and even a private jet with its own bedroom
  • He also wears Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent, and owns a one-of-a-kind, US$1.2 million Richard Mille RMS10

Whether you know him as Exo’s former maknae, Tao, or by his nickname “King of C-pop”, there’s no denying that Z. Tao, or Huang Zitao, is a most talented entertainer. 

The singer-songwriter, producer, rapper, actor and model has steadily gained popularity since debuting with the K-pop boy band in 2011, eventually making a name for himself as a solo artist in 2015. An avid follower of fashion and collector of expensive sports cars, Huang is also known for his luxurious lifestyle, which he freely offers fans glimpses of on his social media.

But just how wealthy is Huang and how does he spend his money? Here’s a closer look.

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His car collection

Being a pop idol – and a wealthy one at that – it’s not unusual that Huang has developed a fondness for the best things in life, regardless of the hefty price tags. In fact, “fondness” might be an understatement.

 

In 2018, Huang posted photos of his car collection on Weibo, sharing how it had always been his childhood dream to collect seven cars, likening it to collecting seven dragon balls in the anime Dragon Ball Z. He owns a Lamborghini Aventador and an Aston Martin Rapide S.

 

His private jet

Huang even has his own private jet that includes a private bedroom with a queen-size bed, an LCD TV, a well-stocked refreshment corner and a roomy dining space. Maintenance of a private jet reportedly takes about US$2.6 million a year.